Notice of Intent (NOI): NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program
UCSC requires a Notice of Intent for researchers seeking NSF Major Research Instrumentation funding, coordinating internal review for proposals involving advanced scientific equipment.
Funder: University of California Santa Cruz
Due Dates: July 27, 2026 (UCSC internal NOI deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funding levels determined by NSF MRI program; internal NOI does not provide direct funding but is required for institutional submission eligibility.
Summary: UCSC requires a Notice of Intent submission for investigators seeking to apply to the NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program, facilitating internal coordination for this limited submission opportunity.
Description
The Notice of Intent (NOI) for the NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program at UC Santa Cruz is the initial internal step for faculty and researchers interested in applying to the NSF MRI program through UCSC. This NOI process, managed via the UCSC InfoReady Review Portal, ensures compliance with NSF's limited submission policy by coordinating and vetting potential applicants at the campus level. Submission of an NOI is mandatory before advancing to the full proposal stage with NSF.
